How to Assess Childhood Trauma Unfortunately we live in a world where extreme childhood trauma and abuse is prevalent. In the United States alone, 34.8 million children (ages 0-17) have experienced at least one traumatic childhood event that can severely harm their future health and well-being. These children grow up into adults that continue to…
Tips for Healing from Childhood Sexual Assault Most children who are sexually assaulted choose to numb that pain with drugs and alcohol. There is a reason there is an epidemic of mental health issues in the world today. Billions of people with a wounded inner child who is desperately crying out to be loved. Sexual…
6 Ways to Heal the Wound of Unworthiness Our childhood experiences can leave us with deep-seated trauma that can be difficult to work through. It’s like having layers of pain that we carry with us into adulthood. At the heart of all that pain is a wound of unworthiness. It’s a belief that we’re not…
Developing Emotional Intelligence Have you ever heard of emotional intelligence? It’s a fascinating (often misunderstood) concept that is deeply rooted in our spiritual journey towards self-discovery and growth. Emotional intelligence, or EQ, is all about understanding and managing our emotions, as well as empathizing with the emotions of others. This ability to be emotionally aware,…
Understanding Your Trauma Responses Most people have heard of the ‘fight or flight’ response when facing a threat, whether real or perceived. This article will talk about what happens inside the body when this automatic reaction is triggered. It is important to remember that the fight or flight response is an automatic physiological reaction to…
How to Treat Anxiety with CBT Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has become the leading treatment for anxiety, and with good reason. Research indicates that CBT can be an effective treatment for anxiety after as few as 8 sessions, with or without any form of medication (4). CBT is a popular and effective form of psychological…
What is CBT & How Does it Help With Healing Trauma? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals identify and change negative patterns of thinking and behavior. It is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, and that by changing one aspect of…
What is Compassion Focused Therapy? Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) is a form of psychological therapy developed by Paul Gilbert for people struggling with mental health problems characterized by shame, self-attack, and self-blame. CFT has its philosophical roots in Buddhist philosophy, but it’s also built upon foundations of evolutionary psychology, developmental psychology, attachment, and neuroscience. CFT…
Learning How to Identify Your Triggers Triggers are stimuli that can cause a person to have a negative emotional or behavioral response. Identifying your triggers can be an important step in managing your emotions and behaviors, and can help you better understand yourself and your reactions to the world around you. Here are some steps…